Plater Welder

Thorn Baker Industrial; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial is seeking an experienced Plater Welder with a strong background in structural steel to join a growing team in Staveley, Chesterfield. This role involves fabricating, welding, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a supportive working environment. Offering a competitive hourly wage that increases upon permanent employment, it also features a friendly team dynamic and consistent work hours.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive working environment

Possibility of permanent contract

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plater Welder.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Fabricate and assemble small batch structural steel pieces.
• Weld steel parts to exact specifications.

Skills

Welding techniques

Technical drawing interpretation

Health and safety standards

Teamwork

Individual work capability

Education

Welding certification

Job description

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Thorn Baker are currently seeking an experienced Plater Welder with a strong background in structural steel to join our clients growing team in Staveley, Chesterfield. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will be involved in a variety of projects within the structural steel sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Fabricate and assemble one off or small batch structural steel pieces.
• Weld steel parts to exact specifications.
• Perform quality checks to ensure finished work meets safety and quality standards.
• Work with minimal supervision, ensuring a high standard of workmanship.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Plater Welder, particularly within the structural steel industry.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, materials, and processes.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a workshop environment.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• A valid welding certification (preferred but not essential).
• Pay £16ph whilst on probation, this could increase to up to £18ph once permanent dependant on skills.
• Temp to permanent opportunity
• Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 16:30pm, Fridays off
• Friendly, supportive working environment.

If you are a skilled Plater Welder with structural steel experience looking for your next opportunity in Staveley, Chesterfield, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and I will give you a call back to discuss.